Harry Redknapp is likely to be seen as the ideal candidate to drag QPR out of their current troubles

The 49-year-old has been sacked by the Loftus Road club, sparking rumours that former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp could be on his way to west London.

Rangers are still yet to win a game in the Premier League this season, remaining glued to the bottom of the table.

And - with just four points from their opening 12 games - fans had begun to call for Hughes's head following their dismal defeat to fellow strugglers Southampton last weekend.

Although club owner Tony Fernandes had continually backed Hughes throughout the season, his patience appears to have finally run out.

"Queens Park Rangers Football Club has today terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect," read a club statement.

"This decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of Directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days.

"The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.

"Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change.

"The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible."

Rangers also confirmed that assistants Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the side for their trip to Manchester United tomorrow.

Despite entering talks with bosses of the Ukraine national side earlier this week, Redknapp is likely to be seen as the ideal candidate to drag QPR out of their current troubles.

The 65-year-old achieved a similar feat after taking charge of an under-performing Spurs side in 2008.

And a group of QPR fans made it clear they want Redknapp to be drafted in, after holding up a banner calling for his appointment during the Southampton game.

Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson and recently discarded Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo have also been linked to the post.